Harar

Emirate of Harar

Independent state in East Africa (1646-1887)

Location: Eastern Ethiopia

Capital City: Harar

Government type: Absolute monarchy

Main languages: Arabic, Harari, Somali, Oromo, Argobba

Main religions: Sunni Islam

Chronology

1646: Harar independent from Aussa

1875-1885: Egyptian vassal

1887: Annexed to Ethiopia

Currency

Mahallak (1782-1887)

Coins from Harar in the collection

•1 Mahallak, Emir Abdul Karim (1825-1834), (brass, Harar mint, KM#5)